The company's purpose is the marketing, operation, distribution, promotion, purchase and sale in Switzerland and abroad of all products, food and non-food. The company may provide services in the fields of management consulting, administrative and accounting management, marketing and all activities directly or indirectly convergent. The company may acquire and manage participations in all real estate, commercial, financial and industrial companies in Switzerland and abroad and open branches in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations that are in direct or indirect relation with its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell and manage real estate, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and third parties.